deceitful

Definition

Deliberately misleading or cheating.

Etymology

From deceit + -ful.

Example Sentences

• "All theſe are ſeruants to deceitfull men."
• "Faithfull are the woundes of a friend : but the kiſſes of an enemy are deceitfull."
• "This world is all a fleeting show, / For man’s illusion given ; / The smiles of Joy, the tears of Woe, / Deceitful shine, deceitful flow — / There’s nothing true but Heaven !"